As you can see, Six String Sensei has gotten an overhaul.
The great guitar content you're used to is still here. Everything is more or less in the same place. It's just that everything looks different now. The site was in dire need of an overhaul … [Read more]

Six String Sensei is taking a close look at the DiMarzio and Steve Lukather collaboration that has resulted in the DiMarzio Transition pickups. We have a pair of humbuckers perfectly matched for a dual humbucking guitar: The DP255 Transition Bridge … [Read more]

The Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer is one of the most famous overdrive pedals of all time. It also happens to be one of my favorites… It’s pretty much glued to my pedal board forever. So here’s my Ibanez TS808 review…
Yes, there might be thousands … [Read more]

The third and last part of the Six String Sensei Absolute One Stop Guide to the Guitar Pedal Board has to do with true-bypass vs. buffered pedals and location options for a guitar buffer pedal - A VERY debated subject.
In the previous feature on … [Read more]

As part of the Six String Sensei Absolute One Stop Guide to the Guitar Pedal Board we take an in-depth look into the correct order for guitar effects pedals.
In our last feature on the guitar pedal board it was mentioned that we had left out 2 … [Read more]

Building the perfect Guitar Pedal Board is an art in itself. Just like playing guitar.
Guitar pedal boards are an essential element in the rig of countless effect loving guitarists out there. In other words, a great deal of you. Since I love gadgets … [Read more]

Here’s a view you don’t get to see very often. Some of you will appreciate these photos below, some of you won’t. If you are a true guitar amp lover, you’ll find these very interesting. What’s outside is cool, but it is what’s inside that’s … [Read more]

There are more easy, popular songs out there than you probably imagine
Let’s assume you just started playing guitar recently and you’re looking for some easy songs to play. Well, I have good news for you. There are plenty of songs, some that you … [Read more]

Which one is the best for you?
One question I get asked incredibly often, specially from beginner guitarists is: “What are the best guitar brands.” It's a pretty valid question given that in just about every industry there are brands that are … [Read more]

Cheap is such an ugly word. But everyone uses it, so... Let’s talk about cheap guitars, because most beginners usually start here.
First of all, what is considered a cheap guitar? Well, that’s obviously a matter of opinion, since a $500 guitar … [Read more]